Losing Weight & Writing
When we first moved to North Carolina in 2021, there were two things I noticed immediately. It was a state in which too many women were overweight, and it was a state in which some of the nicest people could also be the worst drivers.
I really wanted to help in any way I could with the former, and to help women do something to leave a written legacy for their progeny. My intentions were honorable, as it is something that was on my mind even when I lived in Virginia.
What happens when a woman is overweight is two things. 1) She spends an inordinate amount of time focused on how she looks. 2) And she spends an inordinate of her life bemoaning how she looks. Same thing. Right? How do I know this? I was stuck there. I only stopped being in that space a little over a decade ago.
Losing the weight is not about getting “shots,” starving, giving up everything one likes. It is not about “discipline.” So what is it about? Focusing on why one should make lifestyle changes. Remembering what is required to change habits. Knowing what to pray for. Being consistent in one’s choices. Knowing that if Sandra could do it, maybe you could do it too.
What happened when I began to lose weight? Two things. I stopped missing some of the “bad” stuff I craved. I had to give away so many clothes I had wanted to get into again. Why? The weight fell off so fast, I never had a chance to wear the fabulous red sequin evening dress, or the beautiful teal blue dress with the slits up both legs. I had to say goodbye to them both, along with other outfits. Both hung on me. Another thing happened too: I stopped admiring/envying thin women. Now I just look at those I wish I could help, if only I knew how to approach them.
So how did I do it? I could tell you step by step. But that is the point of my workshop, LEGACIES. That and helping you overcome writer’s block, and get your own writing project started. I also think you would like to have your questions answered on the spot. And I can do that. Because remember, there are always questions. The most frequent being why do I have to …..? The LEGACIES workshop is done as a group or if you prefer, we could do a one-on-one. It’s your choice. Just call or email me and take that next step. Remember there is no better time to start taking care of the WEIGHT problem, or the procrastinated memoir, than now. You owe it to yourself to lose the unwanted weight, and you owe it to your family to leave that written LEGACY of your life, or to write about another family member you love. One thing to remember - one cannot accomplish a goal if one keeps procrastinating. If you want to do this, this it the time to get started.
Will you succeed? That depends on you. Can you take suggestions that seem difficult? Are you willing to be honest and do the tough work? Will it be difficult? Not necessarily. Write me. sandralynnlegacies@gmail.com. Let’s get you started.
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